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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.88, 1,345.67 and 576.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.88, 1,345.67 and 576.53 is: 795.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.88 : 1,345.67 = 576.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.88/1,345.67 = 576.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.88x = 1,345.67 × 576.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.88x = 775,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,809.51/974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.80

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